Many of those people have been coming to the flea market under the Interstate 95 overpass at Lake Worth Road since organizers founded it seven years ago. The goal: To raise money for scholarships and other student needs.

Manager Betty Brown estimates that so far this year she has taken in more than $160,000 from fees charged to about 200 vendors.

Each vendor pays about $8.50 per day to sell his or her wares beneath the interstate.

Lake Worth High's flea market is not the only one in Palm Beach County. There are several between Delray Beach and Riviera Beach.

But the Lake Worth High Flea Market is the only one that is non-profit. It also is one of the few open-air flea markets open all year, not just during the tourist season.

While many people sleep in on Saturdays, Don White of Lake Worth gets up at 4 a.m. to set up his books on his regular spot at the flea market.

"There are a lot of people who look for better books," said White, a Southern Bell Co. retiree. "I cater to their needs."

During the week, White scouts antique stores and thrift shops for books his regular customers have requested.

"It's sort of a joy when I get something someone's looking for," he said. "I'll spend $8 on a book if I know it has a customer."

Along with the usual collection of paperback former best-sellers, priced at two for $1.50, White also sells hardcover classics.

On a recent Saturday, he was selling the original motion picture edition of Gone With The Wind for $20, while a copy of the screenplay was $10.

Meanwhile, at the other side of the flea market, Dolly and Bob Kurzwell of Lake Worth refer to their luggage booth as the family business.

"We try to get things others don't have, and we keep our prices low," said Dolly.

Lately, the Kurzwells have been selling a lot of soft luggage.

"We sit for hours to see what baggage comes off the plane at the airport," Bob Kurzwell said. "Then we go out and purchase the [same type of) bags from distributors."

Charles Wiggins of West Palm Beach does well selling carpet samples at 50 cents each. On a recent Saturday, he started out with 100 samples and sold all but five. They are real all-purpose items, Wiggins said. "People use them for doormats, lawnmower seats or car mats."

The flea market offers more than books, luggage and rugs, however. Vendors sell everything from old clothing to used appliances to fresh produce. The only things they can't sell are guns and knives. Marie Sabella of Boynton Beach seemed to capture the general mood of flea market browsers on a recent Saturday. "I like to browse," she said. "I pick up things. I just picked up a set of dishes."

"I think that was in the back of our minds when we came here," said her husband, Charles.